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How do I prepare my child for the first day of school?
August 16, 2019Going to school is a big milestone for you and your child. Whether it’s the first time they are going to school or if they have been in day-school prior, it is a big step transition from home. New settings, new teachers, new environment, new friends might be daunting for your child and may take some getting use too. Even children who ARE familiar with the school, have anxieties about going back to school and may resist. It’s not uncommon for even the most experienced children to have issues during the first days/weeks of school. Here are a few simple…
Age Appropriate, Grief, Grief Process, How do we talk to our children?, How to help a child, Kids, Safety, Senseless ShootingsThe Age Of Senseless Shootings!
What do we tell our children? How do we reassure them of their own safety? Here are some things for adults to keep in mind: Don’t project your fears onto your children. You can’t hear the news…
Chore’s – What is Appropriate?
Here are some sample of chores that would be appropriate for many children in these age groups. Chores for children ages 2 to 3 Put toys away. Fill pet’s food dish. Put clothes in hamper. Wipe up…
Why Manners are Important
SPENDING TIME ON MANNERS and RESPECT September is Children’s Good Manners month at my school and while classrooms are establishing the expectations for social and academic behaviors, the counseling lessons concentrate on the issues of Caring, Courtesy…
My “Special Need” Kid
My son was born with a hereditary condition which causes the connective tissue in his body to be very loose. The connective tissue can effect the body in multiple ways. Presently, he stands 5’2 inches tall and…
What’s the difference between an IEP and a 504?
This question comes up often so I wanted to blog about it here to help clarify and answer any questions that people may have. I have attached a great chart below that compares the two. The chart…
How do I defuse Disruptive Behavior in my Classroom or in my House?
A child can be disruptive in many ways in the classroom and attempt to derail learning the whole day if a teacher does not act quickly and efficiently. The NEA states the following: The Teacher must set…
How can I help my Anxious Child?
Most children are afraid of the dark. Some fear monsters under the bed. But at least ten percent of children have excessive fears and worries―phobias, separation anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder―that can hold them…
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. Working together, we can help create neighborhoods, communities, and a world in which every child can thrive. What’s Your ACE Score?
There are 10 types of childhood trauma measured in the ACE Study. Five are personal — physical abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical neglect, and emotional neglect. Five are related to other family members: a parent who’s…
The teacher is ALWAYS complaining that my child is having trouble focusing in class. My child is constantly in motion and won’t sit still. How can I help him/her?
Since my son is very fidgety and unfocused, I have had experience with this question both as a parent and as a School Counselor. My first step would be to tell the teacher that you would like…
How Can I Help Build My Childs’ Self Esteem?
Respecting Self and Others Nothing has a greater effect on children’s aptitudes and abilities than their self-esteem. The way they feel about themselves colors their whole world. The mental self-portrait each child constructs is a direct result of…
